Talent Development Archives

Letshego Uganda staff and leadership participating in various activities that reflect the organisation’s people-first culture, teamwork, customer service excellence, and long-term commitment to employee growth and community impact. — Letshego staff share light moments during the recently concluded Customer Service Week, capturing the spirit of an organisation built on people, purpose, and progression. Their unity reflects the larger story of Letshego Uganda’s two decades of nurturing talent, empowering long-serving teams, and transforming frontline potential into leadership excellence.

From the Frontline to Leadership: The Power of Continuous Learning at Letshego Uganda

At Letshego Uganda, improving lives has never been limited to our customers; it begins with our people. For 20 years, they have nurtured talent, unlocked potential and built a culture where careers

November 25, 2025

The Big Story

Susan Mataka has spent four years leading Kakira Sugar’s human capital transformation—modernising systems, strengthening culture, and building a resilient, high-performing workforce.

Building a Future-Ready Workforce: Lessons from Four Years in Industrial HR Leadership at Kakira Sugar

By Susan Mataka Serving as Head of Human Resources at Kakira Sugar Limited has been a defining chapter of my 19-year HR career—one that has stretched my leadership, sharpened my instincts, and

November 17, 2025

Business & Markets·Thought Leadership

(L–R) Benson Ndung’u, CEO KPMG East Africa; Ignatius Sehoole, CEO KPMG South Africa and KPMG One Africa; Joelene Pierce, CEO Designate KPMG South Africa; and Tola Adeyemi, CEO KPMG West Africa — the leaders behind KPMG’s 2025 CEO Outlook Africa Edition, driving a message of confidence, innovation, and sustainable growth across the continent.

KPMG 2025 CEO Outlook: Africa’s CEOs Bet on AI, Talent, and Sustainability to Power Next Growth Wave

Despite global economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions, African CEOs are optimistic about their own organisations’ growth prospects. This is according to the KPMG 2025 Africa CEO Outlook Survey, which captures the perspectives

November 6, 2025

News & Analysis·The Big Story

A confident John Chihi — Founder & Lead Consultant at Media Age PR — whose 23-year journey in Uganda’s communications industry has been defined by shaping brand stories, nurturing young talent, and leading award-winning campaigns that have set new benchmarks in PR excellence.

Media Age PR‘s John Chihi: The Quiet Architect of Uganda’s Modern PR Agencies Industry

From his early media days at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation and Nation Media Group to a career-defining Coca-Cola assignment that brought him to Kampala, Chihi recounts the evolution of PR from a misunderstood

September 4, 2025

CEO Perspectives·Executive Profiles·The Big Story

Godfrey Byekwaso, Managing Director, Centenary Bank Malawi.

The CFO Awards: A Launchpad for Enterprise Leadership

By Godfrey Byekwaso When I received my first Chief Financial Officer Award in 2018, I saw it simply as recognition of good work. What I did not fully grasp then was how

September 2, 2025

Thought Leadership

As an internal audit leader, Ruth likens her role to a family doctor—quietly diagnosing risks, nurturing organisational health, and working with teams to fix root causes, not just symptoms.

PURPOSE-DRIVEN & READY TO LEAD: Ruth Doreen Mutebe Reflects on 19 years of Leading Audit & Finance at top Organisations and, most recently, Umeme

As she steps away from her role as Chief Internal Auditor at Umeme Limited, in this interview with CEO East Africa Magazine’s Muhereza Kyamutetera, she reflects on her journey of transforming institutions

March 31, 2025

The Big Story·Women In Leadership